Taichung best eats — 8 must eat food, best restaurants in Taichung & best places to eat in Taichung

Speaking of Miyahara, everyone will remember the legendary pineapple cake. If you have the opportunity to visit, you should try ice cream with a variety of toppings. There are lots of different flavours for you to choose from. I would recommend their signature flavours Alisan Olong or Uganda 80% Smoked Chocolate. Gaomei Wetland Preservation Area is located near Miyahara so you may want to drop by before heading here for ice-cream and shopping.

Address: No. 20, Zhongshan Road, Central District, Taichung City, Taiwan
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Taichung must eat: Japanese Food at Dapu Teppanyaki

Dapu is a Teppanyaki restaurant chain that serves delicious food sets at reasonable prices. Teppanyaki – is a cooking method using iron or steel griddle that originates from Japan. You will have a chance to witness the impressive performance by their skilful chiefs when enjoying your delicious meal. Dapu Teppanyaki has more than 20 branches in Taichung so it will be very easy for you to find one.

You will choose the main ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken and seafood such as fish and shrimp. Your chosen main dish will be served with cabbage and other vegetables. A set of beef and 2 optional vegetables will cost 150TWD. Your food will be served hot within minutes. You don’t have to wait for long. If you think it is not enough, you can order steamed rice to go with.

Address: No.50, Section 1, Meicun Road, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Best restaurants in Taichung: Shuijiao (dumplings) at Shandong Dumplings and Noodles

Dumplings or beef noodle is always in the list of top dishes to try when visiting Taiwan. Shandong Dumplings and Noodles restaurant is a good place to enjoy authentic Chinese dishes. Founded in 1996, the restaurant is known for its hand-rolled dumplings and noodles. It is very popular among Mainlanders and locals.

The restaurant has menus in English, so don’t worry even if you don’t know Chinese. You may not know, but chef Hu, owner of the restaurant, ever served 200-member film crew of Life of Pi. It will be hard to resist the taste of perfect textured wrappers and the sweetness of ground pork melting in your mouth. Pork dumplings will cost you 60TWD / 10 pieces which could pair well with Shandong Pancake (100TWD) or Shandong Chicken Wrap (80TWD). Cheap and delicious, don’t miss!

Address: No.96, Gongyi Road, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday | 11:00AM – 8:30PM

Good restaurants in Taichung: Healthy breakfast at Ivette Cafe

If you are tired of convenient breakfasts served at your hotel, why not come to Ivette Café a healthy green breakfast. It is located on modern and upscale street of Qiqi, across The Lin Hotel

The dishes at the restaurant is carefully selected. The harmonious combination of colors and music used in the shop creates a sense of comfort and pleasantness for its customers. A cup of coffee or other drinks will cost you from 100TWD – 220TWD, other dishes and desserts from 140TWD – 490TWD.

Address: No.120, Chaofu Road, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday | 9:00AM – 5:30PM

Best local food in Taichung: Fresh seafood at Yuli Restaurant

There are many Japanese-food restaurants in Taichung, but Yuli will definitely satisfy your craving for fresh sashimi, sushi and other seafood. The restaurant is designed in traditional Japanese style and located right in the center area. So it won’t be difficult for you to find. There is no English menu so you might need help from the staff. But do not worry, the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Address: No.306, Jingcheng Road, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday | 11:30AM – 2:00PM, 5:30PM – 10:00PM

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• Taoyuan Airport Private Transfers (TPE) for Taichung
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• Central Taiwan Private Sightseeing Car Charter
• Gaomei Wetland & Rainbow Military Community
• Taichung Ruins Night Walking Tour
• THSR One Way Ticket to or from Taichung
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• Bus tickets from Taichung to Cingjing and vice versa
• Day tour to Alishan from Taichung
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